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Acting
Ernie Wise
Ernie Wise is best known for The Sweeney, The Ed Sullivan Show, Rainbow and Morecambe & Wise. Ernie Wise was born on November 27, 1925. Ernie Wise died on March 21, 1999 at the age of 73.
- Born
- November 27, 1925
- Place of birth
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- March 21, 1999 (73 years old)
Biography
Ernest Wiseman, OBE, known by his stage name Ernie Wise, was an English comedian, best known as one half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who became a national institution on British television, especially for their Christmas specials.
Known for
Filmography
- 2014The Perfect Morecambe & WiseHimself
- 2012Bring Me Morecambe & Wise
- 1988The Lowdown
- 198140 Minutes
- 1980The Morecambe and Wise Show
- 1975The SweeneyErnie Wise
- 1973Val Meets The VIPSSelf - Guest
- 1972RainbowHimself
- 1969Morecambe & Wise: Christmas SpecialsHimself
- 1968The Morecambe & Wise ShowSelf
- 1967Piccadilly Palace
- 1967OmnibusNarrator
- 1967One Pair of Eyes
- 1961Morecambe & WiseSelf
- 1961Two of a KindSelf
- 1954Running WildHost/Presenter
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ernie Wise been in?
Ernie Wise is best known for The Sweeney, The Ed Sullivan Show, Rainbow and Morecambe & Wise.
When was Ernie Wise born?
Ernie Wise was born on November 27, 1925. (Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK )
How old is Ernie Wise?
Ernie Wise died on March 21, 1999 at the age of 73.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·